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Island cottages

During my recent trip to the Newport Coast, we spent a few hours of our day on Balboa Island. Let me tell you, what an adorable place! I’d been on the island years before, but didn’t really remember a lot of it… except of course the shopping. Just a car ride or walk over a short bridge and you’re there. The main street is filled with adorable boutiques, surrounded by tightly-packed, but nonetheless desirable beach cottage and bungalow filled neighborhoods. I was absolutely taken away by how beautiful almost every one of their front sitting + garden area’s were. I guess if you had perfect California weather all the time, it wouldn’t be too difficult to curl up with a good book and an Arnold Palmer on one of the lounges, or love and find time to maintain your garden.

In: California, Living

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  1. Annemarie @ Brunch at Saks says

    06.04.2012 at 4:59 PM

    These are so gorgeous, Alex! I absolutely adore Balboa Island as well! Did you try any of the frozen bananas?! Such a cute little place!

  2. Tereza {Drastic Plastic} says

    06.04.2012 at 7:09 PM

    These houses are so beautiful, amazing and peaceful places.

    Enter my awesome international giveaway http://drastic-plastic-fantastic-plastic.blogspot.ro/2012/06/we-colors-giveaway.html

  3. Meggie says

    06.05.2012 at 12:04 PM

    I love summer homes! Your pictures are beautiful.

    Your New Follower,
    Meggie

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